How long have I been sister locked: I have had sisterlocks for 3 years 11
months (almost 4 years).

Hair before sisterlocks: I have been natural for most of my life, having
been encouraged by family to keep it so. In wanting a change of hair style, I
decided to cut it and wear it curly (wash and go with a little curl activator).
After it grew out a bit, a friend of mine suggested straightening it and I took
her advice and regretted the decision not long after. At first it looked great,
I even colored it a few weeks later. But not being someone who likes to visit a
hair salon regularly, my hair began to suffer. I don’t think during the short
period I had straightened hair that I ever set it on curlers. Partly because of
neglect and harsh chemicals, my hair began to break and fall off. I would find
strands of hair on my pillow every morning. I got fed up one day and took a
pair of scissors to it; the result was not a pretty sight. After this episode,
the thought of locks started to take root. I researched all the different
methods of lock installation and came up with sisterlocks. And so my journey
began…Read More

Hair routine: I wash my hair once a week, usually on a Saturday after my 1.5
hour walk. I use suave shampoo and then as a final rinse I use water infused
with rosemary and a few drops of coconut oil. Recently, I have taken to
saturating my hair with coconut milk and leaving it in for a few minutes before
rinsing out. I find that leaves my hair shinier and with more moisture. When my
hair is dry I apply a little coconut oil to my scalp. From day to day I do
nothing to it except spritz with water and style. I prefer to freestyle most
days. On special occasions I would do a braid out or set it on curlers.
I retighten my hair every four weeks usually a little bit at a time over 2
or 3 days. It grows very quickly so I try to avoid delaying my retightening
when possible.

Favorite foods: I became a vegan four months ago. I eat a lot of local
fruits such as mango, guavas, oranges and bananas. I love Jamaican rice peas
cooked with coconut milk. My diet includes a lot of peas, nuts and soy
products. Everything I eat is all natural and my food is seasoned with fresh
herbs, garlic and onion. I avoid using oil, margarine or any processed fats in
preparing my food.

Personal style: I keep everything simple. I wear makeup only occasionally.
On most days I wear jeans and a nice shirt or the occasional casual dress. I
love earrings; I can never have enough of them.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful compliments. @luvmylocs- I think my diet definitely helps with my skin, I believe my heavy use of coconut milk is definitely beneficial. I retighten my locks with a very cheap and simple tool, a little bit ashamed to say since its not the recommended tool. I use a blunt yarn needle with a big eye and of lately i have taken to using one of those plastic things that come with hair beads. I Check in with my consultant once every six months.